A.L.F.A 40/60 HP

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Alfa Romeo Torpedo 20/30 HP
Manufacturer = Alfa Romeo
Parent Company = Fiat
Production = 1913–1922
production number 27
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Predecessor = A.L.F.A 24 HP
Successor = Alfa Romeo G1
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Body_style = Torpedo
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Platform = FR/RWD
Engine = 6082 cc I4 OHV
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Weight = 1250 kg
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Designer = Giuseppe Merosi

The A.L.F.A 40/60 HP was race and road car made by Italian car manufacturer A.L.F.A (later called Alfa Romeo). This model was made between 1913 and 1922 and was designed by Giuseppe Merosi, just like all other Alfas at that time. 40/60 HP got a 6082 cc straight-4 engine with overhead valves, it produced 70 bhp and top speed was 125 km/h. Race model 40-60 HP Corsa had 73 bhp and top speed 137 km/h, it won its own category in Parma-Berceto race.

A.L.F.A 40-60 HP Aerodinamica prototype

In 1914 Marco Ricotti from Carrozzeria Castagna designed A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP Aerodinamica prototype model which could reach 139 km/h top speed.

40/60 HP production and development were interrupted by the first world war, but resumed briefly afterwards. 40-60 HP Corsa had now 82 bhp and top speed around 150 km/h. Giuseppe Campari won 1920 and 1921 races at Mugello with this car.


Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., a subsidiary of the Fiat S.p.A. since 1986, car timeline, 1910-1949 Next ->
Type 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4-cyl. 12 HP / 15 HP / 24 HP / 15-20 HP / 20-30 HP 20/30 HP RM
4-cyl. 40/60 HP
4-cyl. ES Sport
6-cyl. G1 / G2 RL
6-cyl. 6C - 1500 / 1750 / 1900 / 2300 / 2500
8-cyl. 8C - 2300 / 2600 / 2900
Racing
car
GP P1 / P2 Tipo A Tipo B (P3) Tipo C (8C-35) Tipo 308 158 / 159 Alfetta
Bi-motore 12C Tipo 512